Here is the San Bernardino County News Roundup for December 12, 2007:

E.R. to close down - San Bernardino Sun

No, it is not a news story on the television writers' strike, it is far more serious:Colorado River Medical Center, the only hospital in the Needles area, plans to close its emergency room doors on Dec. 26 even as county supervisors consider a possible bailout package. 

A push of a button may soon enable police, firefighters, paramedics and code enforcement officers to access gated apartment complexes, mobile-home parks and even city yards and facilities during emergencies.

Police union to up role in community - SB Sun

As Sun headline states, police union in San Bernardino will up its role in community - now up yours!

Ontario's hockey team gets its name - Daily Bulletin

Ontario's new pro hockey team emerges - already has a better season than Ontario's existing pro hockey team Maple Leafs.

County gets help on greenhouse plant - Victor Valley Daily Press

The county Board of Supervisors launched its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan Tuesday, voting to hire a consultant for $30,000 to help develop the plan.

Fontana City Council OKs hefty raise - Riverside Press Enterprise

Responding to the concerns of many voters in the city, Fontana council (actually just Warren, Roberts and Scialdone) votes itself raise....(good vote on this one Janice!)

San Bernardino County initiates action on environment plan - Press Enterprise

San Bernardino County took the first step toward implementing a plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions Tuesday as it agreed in a settlement with the state attorney general in August.

Needles seeks county takeover of hospital - Press Enterprise

San Bernardino County officials are considering taking over the city-owned hospital in Needles but are uncertain about the level of medical service to offer.

Loma Linda to keep fire department independent - Press Enterprise

The City Council agreed Tuesday night to keep Loma Linda's independent fire department and appoint a deputy chief to run it until a permanent leader is named.